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PION100 UK Edition

The most influential brand ranking of 2026. Discover the top 100 UK brands winning the hearts, minds & wallets of Gen Z!
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Published by
Carla Pelosoff
Published on
January 30, 2026
Last updated
January 30, 2026

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The definitive guide to Gen Z loyalty, spending and value across the UK.

Uncover where your brand ranks across the top 100 and in your sector.

This is your ultimate competitive benchmark:

  • Explore the top 100 UK youth brands of 2026... Did you make it?
  • Deep dive into 13 key sectors and see where your brand ranks against direct competitors
  • Unlock the 'love vs. spend' secrets, because what young people say they want isn't what they actually buy

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Take a peek at our key findings...

13 sectors

Ranked from what 16-24 year olds love to spend on the most to the least. And there's a clear winner...

WHICH 'UNCOOL' LOCAL BRAND CAME OUT AS #1?

DO THEY LOVE, LIKE, DISLIKE, HATE OR HAVE NO FEELING TO YOUR BRAND?

5 sentiments

Hear directly from the source! We asked our panel of 2,000 young people in the UK the questions all brands want to know...

4 unique personas identified

Discover the key Gen Z spending personas and how to win them!

72% OF GEN Z DESCRIBE THEMSELVES AS 'CAREFUL BUDGETERS'...

"PION100 isn't just a popularity contest – it's a snapshot of what young consumers value when money feels tight and choices feel consequential. UK 16-24 year olds are proved to be remarkably pragmatic, rewarding brands that simply deliver affordability, cultural relevance, and real value over those selling aspirational lifestyles they can't afford."

PION100 UK Edition

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Published by
Carla Pelosoff
Published on
January 30, 2026
Last updated
January 30, 2026
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Unlock the most influential brand ranking of 2026.

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